The Central Eurasian Studies Summer Institute (CESSI) is now accepting applications for their Summer 2022 program! CESSI 2022 will be held from June 20 to August 12, 2022. The priority deadline is February 1, 2022.
CESSI is an intensive, eight-week language program held each summer in Madison, Wisconsin. Students receive the equivalent of one year of language study during this time and earn eight credits upon completion of the program. In addition to language classes, CESSI students have the opportunity to attend lectures on Central Eurasia; participate in cultural events; engage with local Central Eurasian communities; and network with other scholars of Central Eurasia. Students of all disciplines and academic programs are welcome!
Course offerings each summer are dependent on student interest and enrollment. Typical course offerings include Kazakh, Tajik, Uyghur, and Uzbek. Languages are generally offered at the beginning and intermediate level, although advanced level courses may be offered with sufficient student interest. Additional languages, such as Kyrgyz or Azerbaijani, may also be offered with sufficient interest.
Several funding opportunities exist for undergraduates and graduate students, researchers, and working professionals. Graduate students (including incoming students), post-baccalaureate researchers, and professionals who are U.S. citizens are especially encouraged to apply for the Title VIII fellowship, which covers full tuition plus a stipend of $2,500 for the summer. Note: this is a great opportunity for your incoming MA and PhD students to develop language skills before embarking on fieldwork.
This year we are planning on conducting the sessions in person in Madison, Wisconsin. However, CESSI staff will continue to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and will reevaluate the modality as needed.
For more information, please visit our website at cessi.wisc.edu or contact cessi@creeca.wisc.edu.
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